PHIL 263

Philosophy of Biology

Description

Examines philosophical and conceptual issues in the life sciences. Topics may include the units and levels of selection, adaptationism, the evolution of altruism, biology and ethics, sociobiology and evolutionary psychology, cultural evolution, evolution versus creationism, and the origin and nature of life.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines will be refreshed around November/December.

 

Availability 2025

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr Emily Parke

Reading/Texts

We will read a variety of papers and book chapters, by both philosophers of biology and biologists. All readings will be made available electronically.

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

PHIL 263: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points in Philosophy or 60 points

Restrictions

PHIL 363